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In part one of her tips for managing the daily routine, nanny Sarah Scotcher finds her way around reluctant children Any carer of children meets challenges and obstacles throughout the daily routine. These can range from mealtime mayhem or bathtime blues to shopping shambles or homework huffs!

Any carer of children meets challenges and obstacles throughout the daily routine. These can range from mealtime mayhem or bathtime blues to shopping shambles or homework huffs!

Most nannies will have their own ways of dealing with times when the child is less than enthusiastic, to turn a laborious necessity into a pleasing experience. But sharing good practice is useful in any profession. Try my 26 tips for tackling the challenges of every day from A to Z.

A. Aggression. An adult can sometimes fuel the fire by trying too hard to discover an underlying reason for a child's sudden, unprovoked aggression.

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